Wolverhampton University Business School

Age: 76.

History: The university began teaching business and management in 1931. The school was one of the first to introduce an MBA programme in 1987, and one of only a handful to offer a professional masters degree in coaching and mentoring.

Address: Two campuses in the West Midlands. One at Compton Park, in a calm, leafy suburb near Wolverhampton town centre. The other is at Telford in Shropshire, with modern red brick buildings on a green campus.

Ambience: Both campuses have full access to wireless internet, but traditionalists needn't worry – there's also a quiet library equipped with the latest management textbooks, journals and trade press. Wolverhampton itself is lively and culturally diverse, with live music venues and theatres.

Vital statistics: A growing portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes including the MBA and DMS; specialist degrees in international business, management, marketing, human resources, coaching and mentoring, accounting and finance; as well as professional awards in accountancy, human resources and marketing. The school has also launched specialist MBAs in law and information systems and networking.

Added value: The flexible programme structures allow students to change their mode of attendance to suit their needs, and the range of innovative electives ensures that their award will have direct relevance to their professional life.

Easy to get into? You'll need a good honours degree or professional qualification and, for the MBA, two years of management experience. Outstanding candidates without a degree but with management experience may apply.

Gurus: Professors Roger Seifert, labour markets and health; and Phil Dawes, sales management.

International connections: The school runs management programmes across Europe and Asia, in Hong Kong, Spain, Malaysia and Russia.

Teaching: Awarded 23 out of 24 by the QAA in October 2001, and an "excellent" rating in 2003.

Student profile: For the full-time MBA the average age is 30 and the male to female ratio is equal. On the part-time MBA the average age is 35 and the male to female ratio is 5:4.

Cost: The full-time MBA is £8,500 for non-EU students and £7,100 for UK and EU students. The part-time MBA is £8,550, and includes residential visits.

What Do You Get For Your Money? An inclusive and friendly learning environment and a revved up career progression.

Who's the boss? Professor Dom Wilson, a widely published management strategy expert.

Prospectus: +44 (0)1902 321081 or (0)1902 321789; www.wlv.ac.uk/uwbs; uwbs-graduate@wlv.ac.uk